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    Quote Originally Posted by frogfeaturesFZR View Post
    Sunday 11th, starts at Karaka, finishes unitec north shore
    That means there will be a lot of confused riders around. There isn't a Unitec on the north shore... Mt Albert, perhaps!
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    Quote Originally Posted by Swoop View Post
    That means there will be a lot of confused riders around. There isn't a Unitec on the north shore... Mt Albert, perhaps!
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    Cool

    For the noobies....... ride in stagger formation.....
    and just remember to keep your hands near the brake lever... and those on two-strokes cover the clutch.

    You will be riding at a very slow speed while this run is on...... usually around 40kph..... but it can get lower to 20kph is some parts. Occassionally thou it may go up to 60kph....

    As you approach Wellesly St off-ramp it goes down to a single lane...... so it does get a tad crunched in that area..... so please take it real easy.
    All the city riding is really slow...... so again take it easy....

    Sometimes the speed gets up for a little bit and then all of a sudden we come to a stop.....

    Just ride safely............ and keeps an eye out for other riders.

    If in doubt of how safe you feel then do ride at the rear of all the bikes riding.......
    (lots of HOGS ride at the rear of the pack)
    As you come along the motorway..... you get to see a awesome sight...... thousands of bikes ahead of you....


    Please ride safe....... and enjoy yourself out there riding with so many bikes.

    Just dont be silly and try to do wheelies or stoppies.... this is a organised ride so behave....

    As noobies this will be a first to ride with so many bikes around you...
    so at the beginning as you get on your bike and put on your helmet and gloves etc. take a few deep breathes in and breathe out.... at the start is very slow as everyone is trying to get their place in the run.... so sit back and wait until the way is clear.

    You noobies will be fine.

    Oh one little hint...... dont sit too close to the rider in front of you... allow them some space in case they have to stop suddenly.

    If a rider holds their LEFT hand up..... it means get ready to stop.....
    as traffic is coming to a holt on the motorway.

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    Man that sounds like fun, wish I could go.
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    Quick Question Guys ... WHERE IS Papakura Nah Jokes i know where that is But where is The Autobahn Where Kb's Meet before riding to the Bloodstock Centre. Im in whanagrei thinking very seriously about riding down day break tommorow Morning then do the ride then on to pohoi Make a day of it , as it will be my first time meeting the Clan ! Put a face to the names ..Specialy mc Jim .. He gets talked about alot !
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    It's up to you guys eh, but it's a slow ride, and you could always group up and make sure you give each other enough room, I doubt it'll be a problem.

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    Just a note that McJim and Chickadee won't be there after all so don't hang about waiting for us anywhere!

    Enjoy yourselves and don't run into the rider in front. (And trust the rider behind to do the same!)

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    Quote Originally Posted by McJim View Post
    Just a note that McJim and Chickadee won't be there after all so don't hang about waiting for us anywhere!

    Enjoy yourselves and don't run into the rider in front. (And trust the rider behind to do the same!)
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    I'll be there along with my trusted L plate.
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    Quote Originally Posted by McJim View Post
    Just a note that McJim and Chickadee won't be there after all so don't hang about waiting for us anywhere!

    Enjoy yourselves and don't run into the rider in front. (And trust the rider behind to do the same!)
    Is this the Scottish Rider That Shall Not Be Named freeing us from his zone of influence? 'Tis a charitable and most hospitable boon you have given us!

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    I'll be there as well, should be interesting, its my first ride since coming back! All plans to ride today got thwarted by a call up for my mate's cricket team.

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    Awsome Day Guys .. Weather Played its part fora good part of the day .. Had a blast, specially meeting the people behind the names .. Finished the day off with a ride to pohoi Pub for tea and drinks ..

    Thanxs to the 2 guys who decided to bin .. On way to auckland ..

    Mental note to self .. When entering te hana .. Bridges .. Dont hit roving cows .. Or stopped cars !

    Just brought brand new ray j's gear yesterday .. Walked away not a scratch on me ..

    Bike Damage .. Front & Rear L/H Indercators .. L/H foot peg Mount .. All in all a good day .. Just wish had a knife at the time could have got sum nice steaks from that beasty ..

    Cant wait till next ride ..
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